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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 7, 2019)

Filed August 7, 2019For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) filed an 8-K on August 7, 2019, to report its second quarter 2019 earnings. The filing primarily directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental materials (Exhibit 99.2) for detailed financial information and discussion of operational performance. These documents, which are furnished and not filed, contain the company's financial results for the quarter and details regarding a conference call held to discuss these results. Investors seeking a comprehensive understanding of CenterPoint Energy's financial condition and operational performance for the second quarter of 2019 should refer to the attached press release and supplemental materials. The 8-K itself serves as a notification of the availability of these more detailed investor communications, which are crucial for assessing the company's recent performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1CenterPoint Energy reported its second quarter 2019 earnings on August 7, 2019.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing detailed financial results.
  • 3Supplemental materials (Exhibit 99.2) are also provided for further investor information.
  • 4The company held a conference call on August 7, 2019, to discuss Q2 2019 earnings.
  • 5Information within the press release and supplemental materials is furnished, not filed, and thus has different SEC reporting implications.
  • 6Investors are directed to the exhibits for the specific earnings figures and operational commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for CenterPoint Energy's second quarter 2019 are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing and in the supplemental materials attached as Exhibit 99.2.

When information is 'furnished' (as opposed to 'filed'), it means it is provided to the SEC for public access but does not carry the same legal implications as filed information, such as liability under Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933. It also won't be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

The main purpose of this 8-K filing was to notify the public and the SEC that CenterPoint Energy was releasing its second quarter 2019 earnings and to provide access to the associated press release and supplemental materials, which contain the detailed financial and operational information.